Love in the Limelight Novel

Chapter 22

“Ding‘ The elevator door opened, and Ello hurried out, quickly found room 2109, and gave it a few hard kicks

“Bang, bang, bang!” After a series of loud noises, the door opened

He immediately clenched his fists

But when he saw what the two people in the room were doing, he was stunned.

“Mr Lampard? What are you doing here?” Astrid looked at the man who had suddenly appeared in front of her, then glanced at the damaged door, looking puzzled. Elio looked into her perplexed eyes and said casually, “Just passing by

Colton said. “Your turn to play”

Astrid turned her head to look at Colton, a lollipop in her mouth, and she smugly placed down her hand: “Royal flush! You lose, pay up!”

She happily thumped the table and extended her hand to Colton, smiling.

“All yours, I’m wiped out again. You’re mally good!‘ Colton pushed all the money in front of him to Astrid and continued clapping.

counting the money her eyes squinted from

this moment that Elio suddenly snapped back to

five–year–old. What could a child do to her? He was too impulsive.

this girl’s every move was unconsciously

he himself didn’t understand why

had always believed he could keep calm and composed but now all of that

laughing and joking scene in front of him to be quite an eyesore..

us for a game? It’s pretty boring with just the two of us Elio looked at the two seated opposite him and slowly said,

He actually agreed?

asking casually and hadn’t expected

Elio didn’t seem like the type to play cards.

clearly felt

scared of Elio. Ever since Elio arrived, he stopped talking and

You two continue playing.” After a round, Astrid got up and

her leaving, Colton immediately stood up and grabbed hold of the corner of her clothes, “Will we meet again?” “No.” Elio said coldly, devoid of any sort of warmth.

Colton’s pupils contracted slightly. He

Elio’s unexpected speech. She looked

he assuming authority over her